News Releases

Banff unveils performers for Canada Day shows

The Town of Banff has released the list of performers and locations for this year’s July 1 celebrations in the heart of the national park community. 

Central Park 

We’re welcoming fellow Canad...

Banff paves way to better roads and trails

The Town of Banff invests in pavement repairs each year to maintain smooth streets and trails, especially for cyclists and skateboarders, who are required to use the road network, and for Roam Transit users, coach riders and drivers. Smooth roads improve ...

National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day is on June 21. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and ongoing contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

Banff’s Pedestrian Zone to host Canada Day activities

The Downtown Pedestrian Zone prepares to reopen on May 19 exclusively to pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders and transit, setting in motion plans for activation on Canada Day in the downtown activity hub.

Once again, in the centre of the Pedestrian Zone a...

Town asks residents: how can you live your best life in Banff?

The Town of Banff is calling on all residents of Banff to take part in the 2023 Community Social Assessment to help identify ways to make improvements for people who live here.

This will be the fourth time the Town has conducted the assessment, which is co...

Town’s roof sprinklers program aims to help keep Banff homes safe from wildfire embers

The Town of Banff is launching a roof sprinkler incentive program approved by Town Council in January, offering Banff homeowners discounted sprinkler kits to use in the event of advancing wildfire. The roof sprinklers will be displayed at the Disaster Rea...

Town locates source of blue substance found in river

The Town of Banff became aware of blue dye being reported in the Bow River coming from a storm water discharge location at just before 3 pm today (Monday, May 2). The location of the discharge was just downstream of the vehicle bridge (Bow River Bridge) o...

Banff Downtown Pedestrian Zone set to reopen

The Town of Banff will close its main street to vehicles in the downtown core on Monday, May 15, in preparation for the reopening of the Downtown Pedestrian Zone between Wolf and Buffalo streets, and the adjacent sections of Caribou Street. 

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Banff Gets Ready for Disasters

The Town of Banff is hosting a Disaster Readiness Day to showcase the emergency equipment, vehicles and crews that would respond to flooding, wildfire, severe storms, human or wild animal attacks, and a range of other emergencies and potential disasters.&...

Banff phone survey calls on residents for feedback and priorities

The Town of Banff has commissioned Ipsos opinion research firm to call Banff residents through the rest of April to measure their satisfaction with services and gauge community priorities. The phone calls to landlines and cell phones will randomly select ...

Banff showcases historical buildings for World Heritage Day

The Town of Banff is celebrating World Heritage Day on April 18 by encouraging residents and visitors to experience the rich history of the mountain community by touring the many heritage buildings in ...

Banff joins spring cleaning with street sweeping

Town of Banff crews start townwide street sweeping today and will continue through next week and into May – if the spring-like weather continues.

Sweepers require water to clean streets and if the temperature goes below freezing, work has to temp...

Registration Open for Spring/Summer Classes

Registration is now open for Spring/Summer classes and programs.

Heritage Finder

We’ve digitized municipal heritage files to bring you an interactive map of over 170 heritage sites in Banff, with details and photos.

Banff property owners encouraged to check assessed value

The Town of Banff has begun mailing property assessment notices, starting the Assessment Review Period – the time homeowners have to review and potentially ask to change their property’s assessed market value. Property assessments can ...

Bylaw to help reduce single-use items going to landfill or littering Banff

Banff Town Council passed a bylaw this week to bolster practices many businesses have voluntarily initiated, as part of a town-wide strategy to reduce the consumer use of items like plastic shopping bags, disposable cutlery and coffee cups that are used o...

Banff expands smoke-free areas February 1

Smoking and vaping of tobacco and nicotine products will not be allowed in most public places in the town of Banff starting February 1, to reduce the health risks associated with second-hand smoke. 

This new bylaw builds on the recent new...

Banff's new bridge to cut vehicle traffic, support greener choices and active lifestyles

The Nancy Pauw Bridge officially opened today, creating a new crossing over the Bow River that will help reduce vehicle use and promote active modes of transportation in the heart of Canada’s first national park.

Named for local philanthropist Nancy Pauw, ...

Banff kicks off new community recreation and fitness facilities

The Town of Banff has opened new space for recreation, fitness and community connections, based on public input about how to enhance year-round opportunities and activities that appeal to more people in the community. The new $242,000 fitness and field am...

Banff invites resident input as 2023 Service Review about to start

The Town of Banff has published the 2023 Service Review documents to solicit feedback and kick off the annual Council deliberations with a review of all municipal services and the levels of service, an examination of cost increases, and potential new proj...